Windham Remembered The picture this week was loaned by a woman who grew up in this house where her family farmed. It’s located on Route 302. The Atherton family who lived here, supplied milk and eggs to the Gates Restaurant which was across the street. Later the restaurant was moved down the street, beyond the […]
Lakes Region Weekly News
Council approves Barnhouse Tavern liquor license
Windham town councilors on Tuesday granted a liquor license to the new proprietor of the Barnhouse Tavern on Route 35, reversing an earlier denial of the license. The council 5-1 (David Ennis opposed, Michael Shaughnessy absent) Tuesday night to grant the license to Brenda Day, who owns the business and leases the building. Earlier this […]
Standish Recreation news
Bean supper, March 19 Standish Recreation will be holding a bean supper on Saturday, March 19, at the Steep Falls Fire Barn with seatings at 4, 5 and 6 p.m. Adults cost $6; children and seniors are $4. The menu includes homemade beans, franks, cole slaw, American Chop Suey, assorted desserts and beverages. For tickets […]
Letter: Libertarian wants fair tax
As a Libertarian it is rare that I agree with the powers that be at the federal government level. However, I applaud Chairman Greenspan’s comments on replacing the income tax with a national sales tax. I recommend the FairTax – HR 25 and S 25. Former Secretary of State Jim Baker also testified in favor […]
Letter: Libertarian wants fair tax
As a Libertarian it is rare that I agree with the powers that be at the federal government level. However, I applaud Chairman Greenspan’s comments on replacing the income tax with a national sales tax. I recommend the FairTax – HR 25 and S 25. Former Secretary of State Jim Baker also testified in favor […]
Authors coming to SAD 6 elementary schools
The MSAD #6 elementary librarians are pleased to announce that authors Steven Swinburne and Peter Lourie will be visiting all MSAD #6 elementary schools in March. The authors will be working with children in elementary schools on March 28th, 29th, and 30th and will also be doing a presentation for the community on the evening […]
Diamond defends stand
The Lakes Region Suburban Weekly carried a letter from Gordon Browne in the March 4, 2005, edition regarding a legislative bill I cosponsored, LD374. I understand, as do many people in the area, that Mr. Browne is usually very angry and has a tendency to make outlandish accusations along with injecting personal attacks and as […]
The Good Word
Finding a dead mouse on your desk can be a fearful thing. This is what greeted me yesterday when I gathered my paperwork together and sorted it into a priority pile, hit the ‘on’ button on the iMac and got ready to work. The screen lit up, all the little icons were in place, but […]
Dog grooming lessons, March 12
Learn how to groom your dog and take care of your pet at the Steep Falls Library Saturday, March 12 at 9:30 a.m. Meet Coda, a Golden Retriever who will help demonstrate the correct way to care for your dog. For more information, call Steep Falls Library on Tuesday or Wednesday from 10 a.m. to […]
Dog grooming lessons, March 12
Learn how to groom your dog and take care of your pet at the Steep Falls Library Saturday, March 12 at 9:30 a.m. Meet Coda, a Golden Retriever who will help demonstrate the correct way to care for your dog. For more information, call Steep Falls Library on Tuesday or Wednesday from 10 a.m. to […]